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Restaurant review: It's easy to see why this south Dublin spot is becoming a neighbourhood favourite

Restaurant review: It's easy to see why this south Dublin spot is becoming a neighbourhood favourite

This new Dublin neighbourhood restaurant is already a big favourite with locals

Thu Oct 17 2024 - 05:00
Takeaway review: Delicious Polish food where the potato is king

Takeaway review: Delicious Polish food where the potato is king

A new food truck where classic dishes such as pierogi and potato pancakes are cooked to order

Fri Oct 11 2024 - 05:00
Restaurant review: No trends and fads, just confident French bistro fare that keeps the patrons coming back

Restaurant review: No trends and fads, just confident French bistro fare that keeps the patrons coming back

Only the lemon meringue pie let things down in a very cheerful menu of staples

Thu Oct 10 2024 - 05:00
Berliner takeaway review: The Berlin-style Gemüse kebab has arrived in Dublin

Berliner takeaway review: The Berlin-style Gemüse kebab has arrived in Dublin

This sourdough puff stuffed with grilled meat, vegetables and sauces can be prepared with up to 14 ingredients if you wish

Fri Oct 04 2024 - 05:00
Review: Why aren’t more towns producing this kind of confident and unpretentious food?

Review: Why aren’t more towns producing this kind of confident and unpretentious food?

This restaurant is simple, clever and feels like it has been set in the heart of the Wexford town forever

Thu Oct 03 2024 - 05:00
Carluccio’s takeaway review: Great Italian pasta for less than the price of a sandwich

Carluccio’s takeaway review: Great Italian pasta for less than the price of a sandwich

No wonder there are queues at this Dawson Street favourite

Fri Sept 27 2024 - 05:00
Shaku Maku review: Great-value ultra-casual mezze dining in Rathmines

Shaku Maku review: Great-value ultra-casual mezze dining in Rathmines

At these prices, get a gang together for a deep dive into the sprawling menu

Thu Sept 26 2024 - 05:00
Takeaway review: Award-winning burger joint serves up tasty food in Dublin 2, especially the chips

Takeaway review: Award-winning burger joint serves up tasty food in Dublin 2, especially the chips

Galway operation, which won Burger of the Year, sets its sights on the capital’s thriving burger market

Fri Sept 20 2024 - 05:00
Restaurant review: With happy diners and cocktail shaker at full throttle, Tuesday is the new Friday at this new Mexican spot

Restaurant review: With happy diners and cocktail shaker at full throttle, Tuesday is the new Friday at this new Mexican spot

There’s enough on menu to keep things interesting at this new Ranelagh restaurant, and the cocktails are delicious

Thu Sept 19 2024 - 05:00
Turkey’s beguiling food culture marries tradition and transformation

Turkey’s beguiling food culture marries tradition and transformation

From artisan baklava to tantalising kebabs, and from a vibrant Michelin-star scene to good-value tradesmen’s restaurants, Turkey is a culinary jewel

Mon Sept 16 2024 - 05:00
Yotam Ottolenghi: 'We spend a lot of time in Northern Ireland, because my husband is from there'

Yotam Ottolenghi: 'We spend a lot of time in Northern Ireland, because my husband is from there'

The chef on pushing against the fetishised food trend, reining in recipes, and embracing comfort food with his latest book

Sun Sept 15 2024 - 05:00
Takeaway review: smart D4 operation serving top-notch sandwiches

Takeaway review: smart D4 operation serving top-notch sandwiches

Make sure to get in ahead of the lunch rush – this chef-led outlet is popular

Fri Sept 13 2024 - 05:00
Restaurant review: No amount of gold can redeem this one-star Donnybrook debacle

Restaurant review: No amount of gold can redeem this one-star Donnybrook debacle

It may be Italian-inspired but Tuscan grandmothers would be crying into their floury aprons

Thu Sept 12 2024 - 05:00
Takeaway review: punchy Mexican food with an Irish twist in a buzzy food yard

Takeaway review: punchy Mexican food with an Irish twist in a buzzy food yard

Stroll up from the harbour, order your food and sip on a pint while you wait

Fri Sept 06 2024 - 05:00
Restaurant review: A classy Michelin star dining experience delivered with a light touch

Restaurant review: A classy Michelin star dining experience delivered with a light touch

Global influences weave through precisely cooked dishes in new diningroom at classy Waterford hotel

Thu Sept 05 2024 - 05:00
Little Geno’s takeaway review: Delicious New York-style sandwiches from Stephen’s Green cafe

Little Geno’s takeaway review: Delicious New York-style sandwiches from Stephen’s Green cafe

A smart room in centre of Dublin city where there’s a lot of care taken in how sandwiches are made

Fri Aug 30 2024 - 05:00
Restaurant review: Excellent Chinese tapas and charming service on buzzy Dublin street

Restaurant review: Excellent Chinese tapas and charming service on buzzy Dublin street

The service is charming and the menu is well-priced but food provenance may be an issue

Thu Aug 29 2024 - 05:00
Great restaurants around Ireland to try for a special occasion

Great restaurants around Ireland to try for a special occasion

For special occasions, restaurants that are places to savour in themselves

Sun Aug 25 2024 - 05:17
Takeaway of the Week: Little Saltee - Fresh fish straight from the boats is well worth the wait

Takeaway of the Week: Little Saltee - Fresh fish straight from the boats is well worth the wait

Eat some of the country’s best fish in Wexford’s lovely Kilmore Quay

Fri Aug 23 2024 - 05:00
Electric Picnic food: Is it really overpriced or is there more to it?

Electric Picnic food: Is it really overpriced or is there more to it?

A three-day festival, 75,000 hungry souls, and eye-watering prices – TikTokers-turned-critics didn’t just critique, they condemned

Thu Aug 22 2024 - 12:00
Coppinger restaurant review: Better than the original, this Dublin favourite is back with a fresh menu and great cocktails

Coppinger restaurant review: Better than the original, this Dublin favourite is back with a fresh menu and great cocktails

Daniel Hannigan, previously based at Orwell Road restaurant, is the chef behind a menu that takes the sharing-plates approach

Thu Aug 22 2024 - 05:00
Restaurant closures: ‘If it’s going to hit Dylan McGrath, it’s going to affect many businesses. The model is broken’

Restaurant closures: ‘If it’s going to hit Dylan McGrath, it’s going to affect many businesses. The model is broken’

Many restaurateurs are reappraising their businesses amid rising costs, changing diner habits and tight margins exacerbated by current VAT rate

Fri Aug 16 2024 - 11:30
Does there really have to be an ‘r’ in the month to eat oysters? I’ve been eating them all summer

Does there really have to be an ‘r’ in the month to eat oysters? I’ve been eating them all summer

The association with the ‘r’ in the month relates to native flat oysters, which are not available during the summer months

Fri Aug 16 2024 - 05:00
Doom Slice takeaway review: Detroit-style pizza with a deliciously addictive crunchy, cheesy crust

Doom Slice takeaway review: Detroit-style pizza with a deliciously addictive crunchy, cheesy crust

The toppings are quite light while the marinara sauce has great flavour

Fri Aug 16 2024 - 05:00
This gloriously carefree Co Wexford restaurant will nourish your soul

This gloriously carefree Co Wexford restaurant will nourish your soul

Dee Kelly and Mateo Griscti’s Fethard-on-Sea offering is beautiful to its core and unburdened with ego

Thu Aug 15 2024 - 05:00
Takeaway review: Family favourites on a menu packed with options

Takeaway review: Family favourites on a menu packed with options

The fish goujons stood out: they were deliciously fresh and served in a generous portion

Fri Aug 09 2024 - 05:00
Review: This restaurant stands out from the crowd - everything is spot on

Review: This restaurant stands out from the crowd - everything is spot on

Achara is a totally happy place, from the friendly service and delicious food to the pricing that lands right in the middle of the sweet spot

Thu Aug 08 2024 - 05:00
Seven great classic restaurants to visit around Ireland

Seven great classic restaurants to visit around Ireland

Innovation and attention to detail define these first-class dining establishments

Sat Aug 03 2024 - 22:24
Takeaway review: Vietnamese speciality in big demand in D4 on a Sunday morning

Takeaway review: Vietnamese speciality in big demand in D4 on a Sunday morning

A street food-inspired truck focusing on sandwiches of sliced meats with great flavours

Fri Aug 02 2024 - 05:00
Restaurant review: Luxurious secret terrace in the heart of Georgian Dublin is perfect for a special meal

Restaurant review: Luxurious secret terrace in the heart of Georgian Dublin is perfect for a special meal

An off-the-radar spot to enjoy classic food and a sense of absolute escape in relaxed surrounds

Thu Aug 01 2024 - 05:00
Takeaway review: Get there early before the food sells out at this stunning location

Takeaway review: Get there early before the food sells out at this stunning location

A range of food trucks, interesting vendors and plenty of parking - but some stalls are very popular so food can sell out

Fri Jul 26 2024 - 05:00
Review: Delicious Italian food in a wonderful south Dublin neighbourhood restaurant

Review: Delicious Italian food in a wonderful south Dublin neighbourhood restaurant

Great food, service, conviviality and grappa: I would be happy to have this fine neighbourhood restaurant in my own backyard

Thu Jul 25 2024 - 05:00
Restaurants offering seriously good food and great value for summer get-togethers

Restaurants offering seriously good food and great value for summer get-togethers

For a warmth, value and seriously good food, these restaurants fit the bill for get-togethers with friends

Mon Jul 22 2024 - 05:57
Gourmet getaways: The best places to eat and drink in Connemara

Gourmet getaways: The best places to eat and drink in Connemara

Open sandwiches, lobster rolls, light sparkling on the water, and honesty boxes: why Connemara might be the best place in the world

Sun Jul 21 2024 - 05:00
Takeaway review: Spectacularly good Turkish food prepared from scratch in a Greystones food truck

Takeaway review: Spectacularly good Turkish food prepared from scratch in a Greystones food truck

Head to this cool food yard in Greystones for amazing bites

Fri Jul 19 2024 - 05:00
New restaurant in former home of the Pig’s Ear knows exactly what it’s doing

New restaurant in former home of the Pig’s Ear knows exactly what it’s doing

This offering in the former home of the Pig’s Ear knows exactly what it’s doing and does it well, even if it lacks a little edge

Thu Jul 18 2024 - 05:00
Six great food stalls around Ireland to look out for this summer

Six great food stalls around Ireland to look out for this summer

Food Stalls

Wed Jul 17 2024 - 05:00
Great beer gardens: Our pick of pubs for a relaxing outdoor pint around Ireland

Great beer gardens: Our pick of pubs for a relaxing outdoor pint around Ireland

Few things say summer in Ireland like chilling out somewhere convivial with a drink, good food and a view

Fri Jul 12 2024 - 05:12
Takeaway review: Pop-up in Howth serving lobster rolls by the water’s edge

Takeaway review: Pop-up in Howth serving lobster rolls by the water’s edge

The lobster roll was not quite what you would get in Maine, the home of great lobster rolls

Fri Jul 12 2024 - 05:00
This beautiful restaurant is a dead cert to win a Michelin star next year

This beautiful restaurant is a dead cert to win a Michelin star next year

There is technique and skill neatly woven through every dish in this beautiful dining room with stunning views over the Burren

Thu Jul 11 2024 - 05:00
Fifteen great places for relaxed dining with friends around Ireland

Fifteen great places for relaxed dining with friends around Ireland

Cafes and restaurants for when you feel like sharing (small plates), fancy brunch or maybe only something on sourdough will do

Tue Jul 09 2024 - 05:00
Great places to eat with outside tables in summer 2024

Great places to eat with outside tables in summer 2024

Tables Outside

Mon Jul 08 2024 - 04:59
Takeaway review: Award-winning Indian food cooked from scratch in south Co Dublin

Takeaway review: Award-winning Indian food cooked from scratch in south Co Dublin

Broad menu offers speciality curries, kebabs, biryanis and gluten-free and vegan dishes

Fri Jul 05 2024 - 05:00
A glitzy but perplexing new Dublin restaurant with an overwhelming menu

A glitzy but perplexing new Dublin restaurant with an overwhelming menu

This is not what I expected, but I get that the concept is novel, offering something different to diners

Thu Jul 04 2024 - 05:00
Great places to eat by the water in Ireland this summer

Great places to eat by the water in Ireland this summer

Our pick of restaurants around Ireland’s coasts for fabulous fish and seafood

Mon Jul 01 2024 - 04:58
Takeaway review: Top tier sandwiches in a most delightful spot

Takeaway review: Top tier sandwiches in a most delightful spot

Very generously sized sandwiches that would feed two, and great vegetarian hot pot

Fri Jun 28 2024 - 05:00
Stunning fish in a magical setting by the water’s edge

Stunning fish in a magical setting by the water’s edge

The menu changes according to the catch from local boats and the fresh flavours of the sea are allowed to shine

Thu Jun 27 2024 - 05:00
25 of the best new Irish restaurants to try this summer

25 of the best new Irish restaurants to try this summer

From all-day charcuterie to top-notch pizza and ribbony noodles, we’ve got something for everybody

Wed Jun 26 2024 - 05:00
Takeaway review: The focaccia at this new Ranelagh bakery is spectacular

Takeaway review: The focaccia at this new Ranelagh bakery is spectacular

Savoury treats and delicious pastries for a light lunch – just be sure to get there early

Fri Jun 21 2024 - 05:00
This is a cracking coastal restaurant

This is a cracking coastal restaurant

Best restaurants, favourite restaurants, sometimes the more apt question is, what do you feel like eating?

Thu Jun 20 2024 - 05:00
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